Title: Project Manager
Company: Preferred Technologies LLC
Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Arthur Valadez Jr., project manager at Preferred Technologies LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in the telecommunications industry.
Mr. Valadez has found much success throughout a distinguished career in the telecommunications and technology sectors, marked by more than 30 years of expertise and leadership. Since 2021, he has excelled as a project manager at Preferred Technologies, LLC, where he manages a substantial book of business valued between $5 million and $15 million. In this capacity, Mr. Valadez oversees commercial projects for clients such as the city of Austin and Travis County, with a focus on government contracts related to cities and airports. His responsibilities are exclusively commercial, reflecting his deep knowledge of complex infrastructure and client relations.
Prior to joining Preferred Technologies, LLC, Mr. Valadez served as a part-time administrative project manager at Prime Universal Group, LLC from 2020 to 2021. During this period, he also worked as human resource manager at 4XH Logistics, where he was responsible for overseeing personnel matters and supporting operational efficiency.
In 2019, Mr. Valadez contributed to Prime Universal Group, LLC as a quality assurance document procurement specialist and CRC. He previously held multiple positions at the same company, including quality assurance home inspector, permanent roof harding inspector, human resources inspector and operational manager. This experience allowed him to refine his skills in compliance, inspection and operational oversight.
From 2017 to 2018, Mr. Valadez was active as an executive account manager at Accutek Technologies, Inc., where he managed key accounts and fostered client relationships in the technology sector. Between 2008 and 2018, he demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen as president and chief executive officer of Valadez Enterprises LLC, a technology solutions company he founded. Despite facing significant challenges—including a failed merger in 2015 that resulted in Chapter 7 bankruptcy—he adapted and continued to build his professional reputation.
Mr. Valadez’s leadership experience also includes his time at Inflatable Wonderland as director of franchise operations from 2007 to 2008 and as general manager from 2005 to 2007. In these roles, he oversaw daily operations and strategic planning for the organization.
A pivotal chapter in his career began in 1992 when Mr. Valadez joined NetVersant as national senior project manager, a position he held until 2005. His tenure coincided with transformative advancements in cellular service and technology. He played an integral role on the national team that secured major accounts and contributed significantly to landmark projects.
Notably, Mr. Valadez was part of the rollout team for a collaboration between IBM and Home Depot, where he helped implement the original Home Depot upgrade and the first self-checkout registers in Atlanta. He also worked on a high-profile Super Bowl project that involved establishing a partnership with Sprint to install a DOS system addressing cell service challenges during large-scale events—a critical innovation as venues began recognizing the limitations of existing cellular infrastructure during major gatherings.
Additionally, Mr. Valadez was recruited as a board member for CEC Enterprises LLC, further demonstrating his commitment to organizational leadership. Beyond his professional achievements, he is civically engaged through long-standing involvement with Meals on Wheels America since 2005, delivering meals and supporting community well-being.
Throughout his career, Mr. Valadez has developed recognized expertise in fiber optics, data cabling, audio-visual systems, fire alarms, access control systems, video management systems and intrusion detection. This breadth of technical proficiency is a testament to his dedication to mastering evolving technologies within his field.
Mr. Valadez’s educational background includes undergraduate coursework at Houston City College in Houston Texas. He has also earned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration thirty-hour construction training certification through 360training—an achievement that underscores his commitment to safety standards within construction environments.
Mr. Valadez’s professional journey has been shaped by core values such as honesty, integrity and perseverance. He credits much of his success to humility and an eagerness to learn from mentors throughout his career—even those who may not have realized their influence on him. He approaches every challenge with resilience and an open mind, listening first before offering solutions or opinions.
Mr. Valadez’s legacy is defined by adaptability technical mastery principled leadership and an unwavering commitment to personal growth—qualities that continue to shape his contributions to the telecommunications industry and beyond. His accomplishments have been recognized with honors such as Employee of the Year—a reflection of both his work ethic and impact within organizations.
Looking toward the future, Mr. Valadez remains focused on entrepreneurship while appreciating the supportiveness of his current workplace. He is driven by a desire to take action toward new opportunities rather than simply discussing them—drawing upon firsthand experience with both successes and setbacks in business ownership. Confident in his strengths yet aware of areas best left to experts, he plans strategically for future ventures while remaining open to continuing excellence within his present role or pursuing new paths if necessary.
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